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Homes Under $500,000 in Marysvale, Utah
Marysvale is a small town of about 400 people tucked into the Tushar Mountains along US-89 in Piute County, and homes under $500K still make up the bulk of what trades hands here. This is one of the more affordable mountain communities in Utah, largely because it sits well off the Wasatch Front and draws a different buyer — folks who want acreage, a shop, access to the Paiute ATV Trail system, or a quiet base camp near Big Rock Candy Mountain and the Sevier River. At this price point you can realistically land a three-bedroom home in town, an older cabin on a half-acre, or a newer manufactured home with outbuildings and room for trailers.
Climate matters here. Marysvale sits around 5,900 feet, so summers run warm but not hot, and winters bring real snow without the brutal cold of higher elevations like Brian Head. Most homes rely on propane, wood, or pellet heat, and many properties outside the town grid use wells and septic — worth checking carefully before writing an offer. Richfield, 30 minutes north, handles the bigger grocery runs and the nearest hospital. Cedar City and St. George are both reachable for a day trip. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market under $500K.
May 2026 · Marysvale market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Marysvale right now.
Median sale
$295,000
2 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
32 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
6
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Marysvale.
What kind of home does $500K buy in Marysvale? ▾
In Marysvale, $500K is solid money. At this price point buyers are typically looking at full-size single-family homes on larger lots, older cabins with acreage, or newer builds with shop space and room for ATVs. Some properties in this range back up to BLM land or sit within walking distance of the Paiute ATV Trail.
Is Marysvale a year-round community or mostly seasonal? ▾
It's a mix. Marysvale has a small year-round population of roughly 400 residents, but a meaningful share of homes are used as second residences for ATV riders, hunters, and snowmobilers. Winters bring snow but the town sits at about 5,900 feet, so it's milder than nearby Beaver or Panguitch.
What should I know about water and utilities on rural Marysvale properties? ▾
Some homes inside town are on culinary water and sewer, while properties on the outskirts often run on wells and septic systems. Natural gas isn't widely available, so heating is typically propane, wood, or electric. Always confirm water rights and septic condition during due diligence.
How far is Marysvale from larger Utah cities and airports? ▾
Marysvale sits on US-89 in Piute County, about 3.5 hours south of Salt Lake City and roughly 2.5 hours north of St. George. Richfield, the nearest town with a hospital and full-size grocery, is about 30 minutes north. Cedar City Regional Airport is the closest commercial option at around 90 minutes.
Are sub-$500K homes in Marysvale good candidates for short-term rentals? ▾
The ATV trail traffic and Big Rock Candy Mountain tourism support a steady nightly-rental market, especially May through October and during the winter snowmobile season. Piute County is generally more permissive than Wasatch Front cities, but confirm current rules with the county before underwriting a property as a rental.
How much inventory is typically available under $500K here? ▾
Marysvale is a small market — the entire town has a few dozen homes change hands in a busy year, so active listings under $500K usually number in the single digits. New listings move quickly during spring and early summer when out-of-area buyers come through for ATV season.